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Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, has long been a leading provider of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Home Loans to America’s Active-Duty military personnel, honorably discharged Veterans, surviving spouses, Reservists, and National Guard. As a part of the company's commitment to our armed forces, Gateway is launching a new Military Mortgage Advisor certification on National Flag Day.“Because VA Home Loans are unique compared to other types of mortgage products, Gateway wants to ensure

Lloyds Banking Group have partnered with Assurant (NYSE:AIZ), a leading global insurtech, to offer mobile and device trade-in services to their Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers via dedicated websites.It can be hard for consumers to keep up with the conveyor belt of new tech available on the market, often leaving older devices untouched and languishing in a drawer, as people aren’t sure how to dispose of them safely.Assurant and Lloyds Banking Group have teamed up to solve this

Focus on sustainable and responsible business practices, strong credit, and new deposit platforms led to a successful year for Forbright Bank

Gateway Mortgage is a proud and intentional supporter of Folds of Honor. Since 2017, a portion of every new home loan underwritten by Gateway has been donated to Folds of Honor to help fund academic scholarships. Gateway recently celebrated donating $53,000 in 2023--bringing the overall running total donated to over $753,000. In addition, several of Gateway's mortgage loan originators also make additional matching contributions to Folds of Honor, and Gateway has encouraged several pro golfers an

City First Bank, Capital Impact Partners, and CDC Small Business Finance team up to support low-to-moderate income areas in California; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; and Virginia with flexible owner-occupied commercial real estate options via their Small Business Administration 504 First Mortgage program.

FHLB Dallas Honored Members for Community Investment Contributions

Affordable Housing Development to Receive Extensive Upgrades

HSBC Bank Canada’s 2021 Public Accountability Statement (PAS), now available online at https://www.about.hsbc.ca/hsbc-in-canada/community, details how we are working towards the transition to net zero, contributing to our communities and helping our employees and customers to thrive.2021 highlightsRecognized as one of Corporate Knight’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the 10th year in a row.Achieved a 67% increase in sustainable financing volumes from 2020, and a 62% reduction in greenh

RockCreek-managed fund, in partnership with minority banks and community-based lending institutions, will provide needed capital to help minority-owned businesses grow, create jobs, and expand in underserved and under-resourced communities served by Exelon.

The First and FHLB Dallas Award First-Time Homebuyer Funds

***10:00 a.m. Central Time Tuesday, March 22; 71 Azalea Lane, Starkville, Mississippi***

***10:00 a.m. Central Time Tuesday, March 22; 71 Azalea Lane, Starkville, Mississippi***

Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, has been a proud supporter of Folds of Honor since 2017. For every mortgage loan closed through the more than 170 mortgage centers across the country, Gateway donates $5. Gateway is donating $171,670 for 2021 – bringing the overall total amount donated to $614,700 since the partnership began almost five years ago.“We believe in giving back to our communities and are honored to support the U.S. military families who have made great sacrifices fo

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced the appointment of Michele Mullins as the Company’s first climate risk officer. The role expands Mullins’ duties as director of enterprise risk governance and business support, and reflects the Bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability leadership.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210924005344/en/Michele Mullins, director, Enterprise & Climate Risk Governance

In 2020, Gateway donated $175,005--bringing the overall total to $366,450 since the partnership began almost four years ago.

Fifth Third Joins Ceres Company Network; Latest Step in Accelerating Transition to a Sustainable Future

Wells Fargo has invested in 11 Minority Depository Institutions in 2021 as part of a $50 million pledge and a commitment to foster economic growth in Black and African American communities

Home Federal Bank and FHLB Dallas Provide Funds for Working-Class Neighborhoods

The Change Company Names B.C. Silver President of Digital Banking

U.S. Bank Access Commitment is a series of initiatives across the business to increase wealth building opportunities, starting with the Black community Commitment includes $25 million microbusiness fund for women of color business owners

Investment is part of a $50 million pledge to help minority institutions and the bank’s larger commitment to foster an inclusive recovery

San Benito’s Palmville Homes to get Major Rehab

Gift will support innovative partnership between the National Asian American Coalition and the City of San Diego

First Federal Bank of Louisiana and FHLB Dallas Award Funds to Project Build a Future

Inaugural ESG Report defines Fifth Third’s ESG focus and affirms commitment to customers, communities, employees, shareholders and regulators

Inaugural partnership with Boston Public Library’s Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center to provide valuable content and education services to members and patronsLearn more, including a full tour of the site, at ReevxLabs.com/about

From its San Diego headquarters, Axos supports Junior Achievement’s work-readiness and financial literacy programs for youth

Donations support mentoring youth in underserved communities

Five Banks Partnered to Provide Partnership Grant Program Funds

1:00 p.m. Friday, August 9; 807 North Columbia Street, Covington

1:00 p.m. Friday, August 9; 807 North Columbia Street, Covington

Company continues mission to give back to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members

Company gives back to Tulsa Community Foundation and the Tulsa Area United Way to assist with flood recovery

First National Bank of Jeanerette and FHLB Dallas Provide Funds

Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas Provided Affordable Housing Program Funds

Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas Provide Affordable Housing Program Funds

11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20, Northshore Community Foundation, 807 N. Columbia Street, 2nd Floor, Covington

11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20, Northshore Community Foundation, 807 N. Columbia Street, 2nd Floor, Covington

FHLB Dallas’ Partnership Grant Program Provides 3:1 Match of Members’ Donations

Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas Provided Funds

First Fortune 500 Company and first bank to contract for 100% renewable power through a single new project. Joins the global RE100 initiative and becomes the first member company to commit to 100% renewable energy through solar power. Contract will lead to approximately 1,000 jobs during construction and an approximated $200 million investment in North Carolina, a state within Fifth Third’s footprint.

Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas Partner on 2017 Grant